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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,032, 975,704.32 and 389,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,032, 975,704.32 and 389,080 is: 536,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,032 : 975,704.32 = 389,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,032/975,704.32 = 389,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,032x = 975,704.32 × 389,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,032x = 379,627,036,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,627,036,825.60/707,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,930.49

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